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Senior Transmission Engineer - Overhead Transmission

Solvenow Inc.891 open roles

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Austin, TX, USA
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The Senior Transmission Engineer plays a lead role in designing complex transmission line projects, overseeing technical execution, and guiding engineering staff. This position serves as a subject-matter expert in transmission line design and sets best practices for major projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead transmission line design from concept through final engineering, ensuring all project requirementssuch as EFM, conductor sizing, induction, impedance, losses, and voltage-drop criteriaare met.
  • Develop specifications and data sheets for transmission equipment; prepare RFQs, analyze bids, and make purchasing recommendations.
  • Direct economic conductor selection efforts and lead grounding and lightning performance studies.
  • Perform or oversee electrical clearance calculations in accordance with NESC and other relevant codes; guide the interpretation and application of NERC, FERC, and regional standards.
  • Review vendor drawings for transmission equipment and coordinate closely with suppliers, clients, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Support development of project schedules, scopes, budgets, staffing plans, and construction strategies, including management of change orders.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of transmission engineering concepts, codes, and industry practices.
  • Provide innovative, non-standard design solutions for complex challenges.
  • Perform quality reviews of production drawings and project data generated in various CAD platforms, ensuring all required corrections are completed.
  • Oversee construction-phase engineering tasks, including field coordination, issue resolution, calculations, inspections, and transmission system testing.
  • Lead field inspections, installations, measurements, and calculations for both public- and private-sector clients.
  • Prepare and deliver technical reports for clients or industry publications.
  • Build and maintain strong client, contractor, and customer relationships while identifying and nurturing new business opportunities.
  • Participate in business development activities, including key pursuit identification, marketing support, and client-facing presentations.
  • Lead the creation of cost proposals and qualification packages, ensuring financial performance expectations are met.
  • Present and manage project budgets, estimates, and performance updates.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship within the transmission engineering team; guide and support less-experienced engineers.
  • Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and promote effective communication with all engineering disciplines.
  • Maintain compliance with organizational and site-specific safety policies.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
  • Comply with all company standards and policies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related ABET-accredited discipline, plus 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred); or
  • Bachelors degree in Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program plus successful completion of the FE exam, and 7 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred); or
  • Masters degree in Engineering with 6 years of transmission engineering experience (EPC experience preferred).
  • Expert knowledge of standard engineering methods; strong familiarity with transmission design codes and relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit/BIM, Civil 3D, PLS-CADD, PLS, RISA-3D, MathCAD, and related analysis tools).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience leading discipline design on large projects and delegating tasks effectively within a team environment.
  • Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to conduct thorough quality reviews of engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
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